Mental Health Counselor Interview Questions

There are 5 different sets of questions for this title
16 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
17 Provide an experience in which you were sensitive to somone's needs or feelings. How did your helpfulness affect your work environment?
18 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
19 What is the most challenging part of assessing patients for risk of suicide attempts?
20 Share an experience in which your understanding of a current or upcoming problem helped your company to respond to the problem.
21 Share a time when you successfully used scientific rules or methods to solve a problem at work.
22 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
23 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
24 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
25 Walk me through how you would guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
26 Share your approach to develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
27 Tell me about a time when your ability to analyze needs and product requirements helped you create an effective design or make an informed decision to benefit your company.
28 Share an experience in which you successfully coordinated with others. How about a coordination effort that was not as successful?
29 Describe methods you have found effective to evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
30 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)